Get a Business Tax Receipt Use our digital business permitting guide to apply for your business tax receipt. You must pay a tax to operate a business within the City of Orlando.
Renew an Expired Permit You need to renew expired permits to avoid delays with future inspections, title searches and sale of the property.
Remove a Permit Hold Permit holds are usually created due to out-of-date or missing information. You can use our permit project tool to find out why there is a hold on your project and how to get it removed.
Register a Contractor Contractors getting permits for work in the City of Orlando must be registered with the Permitting Services Division.
Get a Certificate of Use Are you operating a business in the City of Orlando? The city requires a Certificate of Use in conjunction with a Business Tax Receipt to ensure that a business is allowed to operate in the zoning district where it is located.
Request to Change a Contractor You need to notify the City of Orlando if you want to change the contractor who is working on your project.
Request a Permit Extension You can request a permit extension for a non-expired permit to avoid fees and delays with your project.
Apply for a Fence Permit Review our guidelines to see if your fence requires a permit. All fences, even when a permit is not required, must follow City Code.
Apply for a Tree Removal Permit Tree removal permits are required to make sure that only unhealthy, dead, hazardous or problematic trees are removed from property in the city limits.
Request a Permit for a Large Outdoor Event An 18A Special Events Permit is required when events involving more than 100 people will take place on city property or will impede a city roadway.
Request a Loudspeaker Permit The City of Orlando requires permits for outdoor loudspeakers that are used on both private and public property in city limits.
Request a Block Party Permit The City of Orlando requires permits for neighborhood parties that will impede a city roadway.
Request a Fireworks Permit The City of Orlando requires permits for fireworks displays in the city limits.
Request an Aeronautical Permit The City of Orlando requires permits for helicopters that will be at one location in city limits for any length of time.
Request a Free Speech Event Permit Do you want to hold a rally in the City of Orlando? Let us help you find a good location to share your message with others and guide you through the required permitting process of your event.
Request a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy The City of Orlando allows licensed contractors to request a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for commercial or multi-family projects to allow occupancy before a final inspection.
Get D.B.P.R. Seating Change Evaluation Signed Off If you are adding seats to your restaurant, the city must complete part of the D.B.P.R. form in order for it to be accepted by the state.
Permit Search Find permits that have been pulled by address, parcel number or permit id. This tool allows anyone to search for any permit in the city.
Apply for a Demolition Permit You need to apply for a Demolition Permit to knock down an existing building or structure. This permit is only issued to property owners, licensed general, building or demolition contractors.
Request to Use a Private Provider for Your Plan Review or Inspection The City or Orlando lets builders use private providers to help expedite the permitting and inspection of new development while maintaining the oversight provided by licensed code professionals.
Request an Overtime Inspection Do you need to schedule an inspection after normal working hours? Requests for overtime inspections must be submitted at least 48 hours in advance.
Start a Transportation Company Do you want to operate your own limousine, shuttle service or luxury sedan, van or SUV company? The police department's Vehicle for Hire unit requires registration of all drivers and vehicles to keep passengers safe.
Register to Sell Food in a Food Truck Parking Zone Do you want to sell food in one of the city's new food truck parking zones? You'll need a business tax receipt and proof of insurance to park your food truck at Gertrude's Walk, Heritage Square or the Sperry Fountain.
Request a Permit by Appointment meeting The Permit by Appointment program helps qualifying projects reserve plan review appointments and potentially have permits issued on a predetermined date. This allows the city permitting and project design teams to work collaboratively and expeditiously.
View Permitting Data The City of Orlando's open data website includes Permitting data, tools and resources to help you conduct research, design data visualizations and more.
Check Sewer Availability Do you want to connect your property to the City of Orlando sewer system? The Water Reclamation Division owns and maintains a sewer collection system in many areas of Orlando and parts of surrounding areas of unincorporated Orange County.
Apply for an Oil and Grease Management Program Certificate The city's Oil and Grease Management Program aims to reduce the amount of fats, oil and grease that enter the sewer collection system.
Apply for a Sign Permit The City of Orlando issues permits to ensure signs are constructed, installed and maintained so that public and traffic safety is maintained.
Apply for a Right-of-Way Permit Do you need to do work in the street, under the sidewalk or in the grassy area next to the street? You need to apply for a Right-of-Way Permit to ensure safety and quality standards are being met.
Notify the City of Maintenance Work in the Right of Way Do you need to do maintenance work for a utility company in the right of way? You need to notify the city to ensure safety and quality standards are being met.
Figure Out What Permits You Need for an Accessory Dwelling Unit The City of Orlando allows homeowners to build independent dwelling units with a separate kitchen, bedroom and exterior door on properties that meet the various requirements.
Submit Your Documents for Permit Closeout Do you need to close out your permits at the end of your project? It is important to close your permits as soon as construction is completed in order to avoid problems when selling or developing your property in the future.
Apply for a Backyard Chicken Permit Do you want to have a chicken coop in your backyard?The city issues a limited number of Backyard Chicken Permits to allow urban chicken farming in approved areas while protecting the health, safety and welfare of all residents.
Apply for a Dog-Friendly Dining Permit Orlando restaurant owners who want to allow customers' dogs on their property must apply for a dog-friendly dining permit.